Relations and Functions (Mathematics) : Relation Domain Abscissae Range Ordinates
Relations and Functions (Mathematics) : Relation Domain Abscissae Range Ordinates
Relations and Functions (Mathematics) : Relation Domain Abscissae Range Ordinates
Function
A function is a special type of relation, whereby no x-value (abscissae) can be repeated.
All functions are relations but not all relations are functions.
Even Functions
Even functions have line symmetry about the y-axis.
f ( x) = f (− x)
Odd Functions
Odd functions have point symmetry about the origin.
− f ( x) = f (− x)
y=b
x=a
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Relations and Functions (Mathematics)
Copyright © Enoch Lau 2003 Jan 2003 (re-pub Apr 2003)
If a > 0 (leading coefficient greater than zero), then the parabola is concave up.
If a < 0 (leading coefficient less than zero), then the parabola is concave down.
−b
x=
2a
x2 + y2 = r 2
D: − r ≤ x ≤ r ; R: − r ≤ y ≤ r
( x − a ) 2 + ( y − b) 2 = r 2
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Relations and Functions (Mathematics)
Copyright © Enoch Lau 2003 Jan 2003 (re-pub Apr 2003)
2 y = 32 − x 2
1
4 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3 4
−1
−4 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3 4
−1
−2 y = − 32 − x 2
−3
7
−x
y= 2 6
y = 2x
5
−5 −4 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3 4 5
−1
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Relations and Functions (Mathematics)
Copyright © Enoch Lau 2003 Jan 2003 (re-pub Apr 2003)
k
y = x or xy = k
where k is a constant
3 3
2 2
xy = 2 xy = -2
1 1
−3 −2 −1 1 2 3 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3
−1 −1
−2 −2
−3 −3
Regions
≤⎫
⎬ Solid Line
≥⎭
<⎫
⎬ Dotted Line
>⎭
In general, pick a point and use it as a test for the correct region.
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